Chapter 50: A Guilty Move
Alexander stayed by his father’s side while Dr. Lambert conducted his examinations at the hospital.
"What’s wrong with him Dr.?" Alexander asked with a deep frown after the doctor was done with the examination.
Rock interjected before Dr. Lambert could respond. "Son, stop intimidating Lambert like that. You’re scaring the poor soul. I told you, it’s nothing serious—just the hot weather. The sun was particularly brutal this afternoon," he said with a reassuring smile. Turning to Dr. Lambert, he added, "Go on, tell him that I’m fine and he can leave me and continue with his important work."
Dr. Lambert understood what Mr. Rock meant and sighed, he looked at Alexander and nodded before saying. "It’s his usual migraine, and the heat only made it worse. A heatstroke is quite common in weather like this."
Rock patted his son’s arm. "See? Now, why don’t you head back to the Sinclair Estate and pick up your wife? She didn’t bring her car since I insisted on driving her myself this morning. She might probably be done with her work by now."
Alexander hesitated, still concerned, but before he could respond, his father turned to Ben. "Hand that wedding band to Xander," Rock instructed, causing Alexander to frown in confusion.
"Wear the ring," Rock continued. "I bought this as a gift for you and Rain. I can’t believe you didn’t even bother to get a ring for my daughter-in-law," he scolded, his tone half-serious, half-amused.
Alexander took the ring from the box, narrowing his eyes as he studied his father. "What’s going on? The last I checked you didn’t like the idea of me marrying into the Clayton family."
Rock’s expression softened, but there was a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Rain’s father doesn’t define who she is now. As you know I have my ways of finding out about people..." He grinned, giving Alexander a playful wink. "And I’ve learned everything I need to know about my daughter-in-law. I’m quite satisfied with her. I like her for you! So, I want you both to make this marriage work—and make me a grandfather soon!"